Renter’s & Home Improvement GuideCorvallis Area 2014

W i n t e r 2 0 1 4

includes:• Details ads & listings • Apartment locator map • tips for renters

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Renter’s & Home Improvement Guide IndexRENTAL/HOME IMPROVEMENT . . . . . . . . . . PAGE

City of Corvallis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Duerksen & Associates, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Elite Property Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 & 6

Fillmore Inn Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 & 7

LOCATOR MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 & 9

Oakcrest Family Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Pinion Property Management, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 & 7

Preferred Properties Northwest . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3 & 7

Seventh Street Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 & 5

Sleep Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

The Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

ElitE ProPErty ManagEMEntPhone: 541-754-0928Website: www.elitepropertiesmanagement.comFeatures: Well maintained studios, homes, apartments, townhouses

and duplexes.(See ad page 6)

FillMorE inn aPartMEntsAddress: 760 NW 21st, Corvallis, ORPhone: 541-754-0040Website: www.fillmoreinn.comE-mail: rentfillmore@yahoo.comUnits: StudiosRates: From $420/monthContracts: Month-to-month or lease options availableUtilities Included: All utilities included for $75/monthRestrictions: A smoke-free environment. No pets.Wheelchair Accessibility: Not availableFeatures: Close to campus, shopping, restaurants and coffee shops.

Free off-street parking. Friendly, responsive, on-site management. Vacuums and cleaning equipment available for free use. Ideal for OSU students. Regular office hours are: Mon.-Fri. 9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m. and Sat. Noon-2 p.m. Make your reservation today!

(See ad page 7)

Pinion ProPErty ManagEMEnt, inc.Address: 1605 NW Monroe AvenuePhone: 541-754-1213Website: pinionproperty.comE-mail: pinionproperty@yahoo.com

(See ad page 7)

PrEFErrEd ProPErtiEs northwEstPhone: 503-649-0990Website: www.ppnw.comE-mail: ppnw@ppnw.comUnits: 4-5 bedroom - All locations next to campus.

(See ads page 3 & 7)

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sEvEnth strEEt station

Address: 701 SW 7th Street (Complex locations)

Phone: 888-662-6310

Website: 7thStStation.com

Features: Affordable two, four and five bedroom apartment/town homes located near Oregon State University. These apartment homes have everything that you've been searching for including kitchen appliances, W/D in each unit, furniture, faux wood flooring, and much more. Enjoy a new lifestyle where you are the focus. We offer unique student living apartments with on-site staff and maintenance.

We have an amazing collection of amenities unmatched by others in the area. We promise you've never seen anything like this before! Get the maximum college experience with our on-site fitness center, gaming area and resort-style pool all included in your rent. Plus enjoy the freedom of having your own individual contract! 7th Street Station is the smart way to live local.

(See ad page 5)

www.oakcrestfamilyhousing.com

541-753-6533Project based Section 8 housing for low income families.

Rent fees are on a sliding scale based on household income. Applicants must meetUnited States citizenship/residency guidelines.

Features:• Located at quiet dead end street• Water, sewer and garbage

included in rent• Large, open lawn areas• Individual patios• Laundry facilities on site• Play areas for children • Off-street parking• Close to city bus routes

Services for the Hearing & Speech Impaired are available from Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service

by dialing 711 or TY 1-800-735-2900, or Voice 1-800-735-1232.

EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

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ALBANY • 541-967-8080245 SW Pacific Blvd.

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1 Bedroom....starting at $6952 Bedroom....starting at $8953 Bedroom..starting at $10504 Bedroom..starting at $1600

CLOSE TO CAMPUS RENTALS!

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CONTACT US TODAY!

541-753-3620info@duerksenrentals.com

www.duerksenrentals.com

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apply online today @ 7thststation.com

PREMIERstudent living

great location to campus—walk to class

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EnhancingCommunity Livability

Problems with your Landlord? Tenant? Roommate?Plumbing, Heating, Weatherproofing, Structural Issues,Locks, or Smoke Detectors?Who you gonna call? 541-766-6944

bob.loewen@ci.corvallis.or.us

The City of Corvallis Housing Division can provide you with a wealth of resources, whether it be a referral to an attorney (there is an attorney on campus available to all students!), Internet and library sources, other City of Corvallis departments, other appropriate contacts, or enforcement of the City’s Rental Housing Code.

Simple questions answered? Sure.

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“All Your RentalHousing Needs”

www.elitepropertiesmanagement.com

PLEASE CALL OR CHECK OUR WEB SITE Studios, 1-5+ Bedroom Houses,

Apartments, Duplexes & TownhousesAll units are Non-Smoking • Pet on approval

Tricia Fawver, property managerPatti Nichols, Amanda Richardson, Patrick Fenner1115 SW 53rd St.Corvallis, OR 97333

541-754-0928FAX: 541-754-0944

CELL: 541-740-4678EMAIL: fawvert@comcast.net

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We’re Accepting Applications!The best in student o�-campus living at Oregon State University.

Several locations and units to choose from.

Nearly all of our units are within 5 blocks of campus.

All units come complete with all appliances, dining room table and

chairs, washer and dryer, private outdoor patio, and private garages

(nearly all units, at no extra cost).

PREFERREDPROPERTIES

NORTHWEST

Apply At:

www.ppnw.com

Or Call:

503-649-0990

Only an 11 month

lease required.

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4 - 5

Bedrooms!2 RefrigeratorsIn Every Unit

From $420

FILLMORE INNCorner 23rd & Fillmore Streets ✟ Corvallis, OR 97330

MANAGER: 541-754-0040www.fillmoreinn.com

✟ Studios✟ Furnished or unfurnished✟ Near OSU✟ Near Fred Meyer✟ Near laundry facilities✟ Free off-street parking✟ Sorry, no pets

✟ Clean/well maintained✟ Friendly, on-site

management✟ Vacuums & cleaning

equipment available to tenants

✟ Ideal for OSU students

PINIONPROPERTYMANAGEMENT, INC.

1605 NW Monroe Ave.• 541-754-1213Corvallis, OR 97330 • pinionproperty.com • 541-753-4704 Fax

Meeting all your rental needs from studios to 5 bedroom townhouses

Month-to-month and lease

agreements available

Come see us today!

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So, you found just the apartment?Have you considered how SAFE your new home is?Use this easy checklist to make sure your new place is FIRESAFE!

HOME FIRE SAFETY CHECKLISTMore fires and fire deaths occur in off-campus rental housing than any other form of college housing. Most of these fires could have been prevented had residents taken a few minutes to make their place fire safe and then remained vigilant thereafter.Please use this inspection form and go on a hunt for home hazards in your place TODAY!p Does EVERY room you use for overnight sleeping have an

operable window that is large enough for you to use for emergency escape in case of fire? Windows should be at least 24" tall by 20" wide and no more than 44" from your bedroom floor. NEVER sleep in a room without one — IT MAY BE YOUR ONLY WAY OUT!!

p Check your smoke alarms. You should have at least one working smoke alarm outside each sleeping area. You should also install a smoke alarm inside each bedroom. Never disable your smoke alarms for any reason. Test your alarms every month. Replace your batteries at least once a year (unless they are 10-year-life batteries). If you replace the batteries and your smoke alarm still doesn’t work, notify the landlord or property manager immediately.*As of January 1, 2002, all rental properties are required to be equipped with smoke alarms that meet the following:– Ionization alarms: Shall be equipped with a long life

battery and hush feature– Photoelectric alarms: Regular 9-volt battery

(hush feature not required)– Hard-wired alarm: Regular 9-volt battery back-up (hush

feature not required).If you believe your dwelling is NOT properly equipped, contact your landlord, property manager, or the Corvallis Fire Department at 541-766-6961.

p Find the location of your nearest fire extinguisher. All apartment complexes are required to provide a fire extinguisher either inside the unit or outside but within approximately 75 feet travel distance. If you rent a house, you might ask the landlord to purchase one for the house; or you may want to invest in one yourself. If you ever have a small fire in your home, you’ll be glad you did. Take a minute to read the instructions before you need to use a fire extinguisher.

p Go over in your mind or with your roommates what you would do if a fire broke out at night while you were asleep. Practice your plan to include opening bed-room windows to ensure you could escape through them if need be. Decide on an outside meeting place. NEVER GO BACK INSIDE FOR ANY REASON.

p Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires and fire injuries in this country. Make it a practice to NEVER leave cooking unattended, even for a minute. If you need to leave the kitchen while you are cooking:• Remove the pan from the hot burner • Turn the burner off • Place the pan on a cold element

If a small grease fire starts in a pan, smother the flames by carefully sliding a large lid (or a larger pan) over the pan, then turn the burner off. You can also use baking soda or a fire extinguisher from a safe distance.

p Careless use of candles are responsible for many fires and fire deaths. If you still choose to use real candles in the home, consider the following precautions:• Extinguish all candles when leaving the room or going to

sleep.• Keep candles well away from items that catch fire,

Christmas trees, decorations, clothing, curtains, etc..• Make sure candles are placed on a sturdy non-

combustible holder, such as a plate or tray, that will not tip over.

• Make sure candle holders are non-combustible and big enough to collect dripping wax.

• Do not use candles in places where they can be knocked over by children or pets.

p If you have small children in the home, keep matches and lighters out of their sight and reach at all times.

p Plug only one heat-producing appliance into an electrical outlet. Never override or bypass fuses or circuit breakers. Avoid running electrical cords across doorways or under carpets. Use fuse-protected power strips instead of extension cords.

p If there are smokers in your house, ensure they never smoke when drowsy, while drinking, or when in bed. Use sturdy, non-tip ash trays; and check for smoldering butts in furniture — especially after parties. Douse butts and ashes with water before discarding outside. Consider only smoking outside.

p If you use portable space heaters, always give them at least 3 feet of clearance all the way around. Turn off at night and while you are out. Portable heaters should always be plugged directly into a wall outlet, not into an extension cord. Make certain that nothing is pushed up against base-board heaters.

p If you use an electric blanket, always turn it off when you get up. Make certain its electrical cord is routed in a pro-tected manner and not strung through the metal springs where it could be damaged. Discard damaged blankets or those over 10 years old.

p Immediately report any unsafe condition to your landlord or property manager. Follow-up with written notification, and always keep a copy. If you experience difficulty getting these conditions corrected, you can contact the City of Corvallis’ Rental Housing Program at 541-766-6944. They may be able to assist through mediation or other means.

Please take time for fire safety. The life and personal property you save may be YOUR OWN! Think About It!

For other questions about fire safety in rental properties please call the Corvallis Fire Department at 541-766-6903.

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MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS1. Structural Integrity: Roofs, floors, walls, foundations,

and all other structural components shall be capable of resisting any reasonable stresses and loads to which these components may be subjected. Structural components shall be of materials allowed or approved by the Building Code.

2. Plumbing: Plumbing systems shall be installed and main-tained in a safe and sanitary condition and shall be free of defects, leaks, and obstructions. Plumbing components shall be of materials allowed or approved by the Plumbing Code.

3. Heating: There shall be a permanently installed heat source with the ability to provide a room temperature of 68 degrees three feet above the floor, measured in the approximate center of the room, in all habitable rooms. All heating devices or appliances shall be of an approved type. Ventilation for fuel-burning heating appliances shall be as required by the Mechanical Code.

4. Weatherproofing: Roof, exterior walls, windows and doors shall be maintained to prevent water leakage into living areas which may cause damage to the structure or its con-tents or may adversely affect the health of an occupant. Repairs must be permanent rather than temporary and shall be through generally accepted construction methods.

5. Smoke Detectors: Every dwelling unit shall be equipped with an approved and properly functioning smoke alarm or smoke detector installed and maintained in accordance with the state building code, ORS 479.270, 479.275, and 479.285, and applicable rules of the State Fire Marshal.

6. Security: Working locks for all dwelling entrance doors and latches for all windows by which access may be had to that portion of the premises which the tenant is entitled to occupy to the exclusion of others.

CORVALLIS RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM

The Corvallis Rental Housing Program was enacted by the City Council in 1999 to be a resource for people with rental housing issues or concerns. A City Housing Programs Specialist is available to all citizens who have questions or

concerns about rental housing in the City, including property owners, property managers, tenants, neighboring property owners, and any other interested parties.

The Specialist listens to a caller’s issues and concerns, and then addresses the situation in one of several ways. Most likely, he or she will refer you to the appropriate agency that can assist you in the best manner (this may be the City’s Development Services or Fire Department, Legal Aid, or another agency appropriate to your situation).

In July of 2002 the City Council expanded the Rental Housing Program by adding a Rental Housing Code. The Rental Housing Code addresses four areas of habit-ability that were identified most frequently over a period of two years as issues of concern to people living in Corvallis: structural integrity, plumbing, heating, and weatherproofing. Specific housing standards were created and a City Ordinance implemented in order to provide the City with an enforce-ment mechanism for the Rental Housing Code.COMPLAINT PROCEDURE

A primary goal of the complaint procedure is to bring about resolution without the need for City enforcement action. A complaint to the City must be in writing and may be filed in person or by mail, e-mail or fax. A complaint may be filed with the City only after the tenant has sent written notice to the landlord/ property manager detailing the alleged habitability violation, and given them 10 days to respond to the complaint. A complaint must include the following:• name of person filing the complaint• name of the landlord/manager• address of the alleged violation• a complete description of the alleged violation• a copy of the written notice of the alleged habitability

violation that has been sent by the tenant to the landlord.A person who files a complaint must be a party to the

current rental agreement or an agent of this party. Complaint investigations will be processed by Housing Division staff only after the above process has been followed.

Corvallis Rental Housing Program A Service of the City of Corvallis Housing Division

REFERRAL RESOURCESCity of Corvallis:Rental Housing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-766-6944 (all rental housing issues)Development Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-766-6929 (dangerous buildings)Fire Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-766-6973 (weed abatement)Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-766-6924

Legal Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541-926-8678 (low-income tenants)ASOSU Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .541-737-4165 (OSU students)State of Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-453-5511 Manufactured Dwelling Park Ombudsperson (www.hcs.state.or.us)

All City offices may also be reached on the Internet at corvallisoregon .gov

City of Corvallis Housing Division500 SW Madison, Suite 10

PO Box 1083Corvallis, OR 97339

541-766-6944

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THINK IT OVER While you are looking for a place to live here in Cor-vallis, you have many factors to consider. It is important that you are content in your situation of course, and it is doubly important that you understand the obligations of your landlord as well as the obligations that you have as a tenant. Before you sign a lease, make sure you under-stand your obligations. If you have questions about the obligations of your landlord, you can look them up at http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/090.html. ASOSU Stu-dent Legal Services is also available for free information and advice. You may avoid future conflicts by having an understanding of your tenant rights before you enter a rental agreement. Below is a list of helpful hints for stu-dents who are renters.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR Here is a brief list of some things to check when you are looking at the apartment: l) Plumbing: Is there pressure in all the taps? Can you get a decent shower? Do you notice water marks or mold? 2) Noise: Ask someone who lives there. How noisy is the floor? Could you sleep with a person typing upstairs? 3) Appliances: Do they all work? Are there any special instructions on how they work? 4) Heat: Can you regulate the thermostat control or does the landlord? Is there adequate insulation? 5) Others: How adequate are the locks on the doors and windows? Where will you park your vehicle? Of what quality are the furnishings?

THE CONTRACT Now that you are satisfied with the basics you should know something about the agreement you may sign. A LEASE IS A CONTRACT . It may be oral or written. Oral leases are just as valid as written leases when made for a period of less than one year. This is not uncommon with month-to-month tenants. They are all protected by law. There are basically two types of agreements: periodic and term. Periodic agreements are usually monthly and can be terminated with 30 days written notice (60 days if you have lived in the rental more than one year.). Term agreements run for a set period of time.

BEFORE YOU SIGN Before signing, make sure you read EVERYTHING, especially the small print. Don’t get caught later for agreeing to something you didn’t read or didn’t under-stand. Ask your landlord any questions you might have. Make sure all promises are in the written agreement. (You can write changes on the lease yourself, but the landlord needs to agree to the changes.)

SOME OBLIGATIONS OF OWNER AND TENANT According to Oregon laws the landlord must provide you with a residence that is “habitable.” To do so, the dwelling must have good (or working) plumbing, locks on the outside doors and windows, appliances that work (if provided), and it must be free from vermin. If you rent a place that fails to give you these things, you have several remedies. But first, contact your landlord with a complete written list of concerns. If additional help is needed then contact Bob Loewen at the City of Corval-lis Housing Division. If both of those do not work then contact the ASOSU Attorney. The tenant must notify the landlord in writing if the tenant will be away from home for more than 7 days.

SECURITY DEPOSITS You may be required to pay a security deposit. A deposit is refundable. Non-refundable deposits are not allowed. A security deposit can only be withheld by the landlord if you breach the lease. The landlord must identify, in writing, specifically how you broke the lease. Reasons for forfeiting your deposit may include: damage caused by the tenant or failure to leave the rental unit in satisfactory condition. The landlord may not charge you for damage incurred to the rental unit before you moved in. As defined in Oregon Revised Statute Chapter 90 and your lease, when you vacate your dwelling, you are obliged to leave it in satisfactory condition. If you do not, your landlord may withhold your security deposit. However, if your landlord does withhold this deposit he or she must provide you with a written account explain-ing their actions. If you do not receive this account or if you feel your deposit is being wrongly withheld, contact your landlord with a complete written list of concerns. If additional help is needed then contact Bob Loewen at the City of Corvallis Housing Division. If both of those do not work then contact the ASOSU Student Legal Services.

FOR YOUR PROTECTION Before moving in, make a list assessing the condition of each room. For example, write “SW wall of bedroom – 3 nail holes.” Try to make this list a part of your lease. If you are unable to do so, provide your landlord with a dated copy of this list. Keep a copy for your records. Photograph the condition of the rental. When moving in, make an inventory of the furnish-ings provided by your landlord. On this list, comment as to the condition of each item. You should also send a dated copy of this list to your landlord, informing them of the damages. If the damage is extensive, i.e. a cigarette

Legal Tips for Renters

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hole in the couch, take a picture of it. Someone who could testify for you should be in this picture.

UTILITIES Speak with your landlord and determine if he or she will establish utility services. Usually the tenant must arrange for the electricity and/or gas and/or oil company services. The landlord does provide access to water for apartments, but the tenant may pay for the service. The garbage service, too, is usually provided by the landlord. Remember, phone service establishes your credit rating, so pay your bills promptly.

RENT INCREASES If you have signed a fixed-term lease, your rent may NOT be increased for the duration of that lease’s term. If you have signed a term lease for a fixed term, and receive a rent increase notice in the mail, you are not obligated to respond to it. If you are threatened with eviction or some other bases following this refusal, contact Bob Loewen at the City of Corvallis Housing Division. If additional help is needed then contact the ASOSU Student Legal Services office. If the lease is a month-to-month tenancy, a 30-day notice in writing of a pending rent increase is the cor-rect legal procedure. A 30-day notice of rent increase in a month-to-month tenancy notifies the tenant that the present indefinite tenancy is being terminated 30 days hence and that a new month tenancy at a higher rental is being offered. So, since a lease, like any other contract, arises out of agreement (offer and acceptance) the tenant may accept the offer if the tenant wishes. The tenant may reject the offer if the tenant wishes, or the tenant may ignore the offer if the tenant wishes and move out 30 days later without written notice.

BREAKING A LEASE As with any contract, a tenant can break a term lease. The tenant, though, will be responsible for the landlord’s damages. A landlord must reduce the damages by trying to rent out the place as soon as possible. This is called mitigating damages. If you must break your lease, try to find someone else to move in, but remember the landlord must consent. If you do, the landlord will have no damages and therefore, can not sue you. Try not to sublet. If you must sublet, do so with the landlord's written permission, but realize you are still responsible under the lease. This means you will have to pay rent if the new person does not, and you will be responsible for any damage done by the sub-leasee. Obviously you are placed in a precarious position when you sublease. If you rent on a month-to-month basis, you can move out after you give a written notice 30 days in advance to your landlord. The landlord can also give you a 30 day notice to move for no reason, if you are on a month-to-month lease (unless you've been there for more than one

year). These notices can be given at any time durng the month unless the lease provides otherwise.

EVICTION Your best protection against eviction is a good lease; one whose terms you understand and can perform. Actu-al eviction can only follow the failure of the tenant to comply with a major term of the lease. Common grounds for eviction are failure to pay rent, holding property beyond the terms of the lease, major violations of house rules, and unauthorized occupants. To have a legal eviction, your landlord must serve you with a written complaint and you must be summoned to court for a trial. If you are served with an eviction notice and decide to move out rather than fight, the court will render a general judgment against you by default. You will be required to restore the premises (which you have already done by moving out) and pay the “costs and disbursements in the action.” This will probably amount to a small sum. Now a word on constructive eviction. At the risk of sounding repetitious, a lease is a mutual obligation, a contract between you and your landlord. Each of you gives something to the other, and gets something in return. If you breach a major item of your lease, the landlord can file for eviction. If, however, the landlord violates his or her implied covenant for your peaceful enjoyment of the premises (by turning off water or heat, or by constant and unreasonable inspection or other harassment), then you should contact Bob Loewen at the City of Corvallis Housing Division. If additional help is needed then contact the ASOSU Student Legal Services.

PEACEFUL ENJOYMENT What do you get for all your payments and caution and careful maintenance? You get, under law, the right to the “quiet and peaceful enjoyment of the premises.” With a little luck, you’ll get a good landlord who will let you enjoy the peace and privacy for which you are pay-ing. With a little work, you will be for him or her, a good tenant. Corvallis has a Special Response Notice/Chronic Nui-sance Property Ordinance. If the police are called to your residence and a citation is issued you may be subject to disciplinary actions. Please do not let this happen.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION The City of Corvallis Housing Division is available to all renters that have questions or concerns. Contact the City of Corvallis Housing Division at 541-766-6944. There is free legal counseling available for OSU students. Contact the ASOSU Student Legal Services office, Room 135, Memorial Union East. Or call 541-737-4165 for an appointment. If your problem is against another student you may wish to contact Neighbor-to-Neighbor Media-tion at 541-223-4189.

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UNIT CLEANING CHECK-LISTThis is one possible list of items a landlord may consider when determining the refund of your deposit.

You may use it loosely to clean your apartment prior to moving out. Always note the conditions of your apartment upon moving in; you may also want to take photos.

DO NOT LIMIT YOURSELF TO THE ITEMS ON THIS LIST. This list is not exhaustive. An incomplete conditions check-list may be used to hold you responsible for items and damages which are not included in it. Move-In Move-Out

_____ 1) Rugs vacuumed including edges next to baseboards ......_______________________ _______________________

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_____ 2) Floors of hard surface mopped and waxed. ..................._______________________ ______________________

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_____ 3) Window tracks cleaned thoroughly. .............................._______________________ ______________________

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_____ 4) Windows washed inside and out. .................................._______________________ ______________________

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_____ 5) Window sills and frames dusted and washed. ..............._______________________ ______________________

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_____ 6) Ceilings and walls brushed of cobwebs. ........................_______________________ ______________________

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_____ 7) Walls cleaned of hand prints and misc. marks. .............._______________________ ______________________

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_____ 8) Baseboards and door frames dusted. ............................._______________________ ______________________

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_____ 9) Fireplace cleaned of ashes (if applicable). ......................_______________________ ______________________

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____ 10) Baseboard heaters or registers cleaned and dusted. ........_______________________ ______________________

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____ 11) Light bulbs replaced if burned out or broken. .............._______________________ ______________________

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____ 12) Light fixtures removed, washed and replaced. ..............._______________________ ______________________

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____ 13) Light fixtures broken by tenant replaced at tenants cost. _______________________________________________

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____ 14) Bathroom sink, toilet, and shower cleaned (walls)........._______________________ ______________________

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____ 15) Bathroom medicine cabinet and shelves cleaned. .........._______________________ ______________________

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____ 16) Closets and pantries cleaned. ........................................_______________________ ______________________

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____ 17) Kitchen range, oven, broiler pan and burner trays cleaned. ____________________ ______________________

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____ 18) Kitchen refrigerator defrosted and cleaned out. ............._______________________ _______________________

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____ 19) Kitchen cupboards cleaned and washed inside and out. _______________________ _______________________

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____ 20) Kitchen sink and dishwasher cleaned. ..........................._______________________ _______________________

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____ 21) Kitchen counters washed and rinsed. ............................_______________________ _______________________

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____ 22) Kitchen walls washed of all grease spots and stains. ......_______________________ _______________________

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____ 23) Porches and patios swept and mopped. ........................._______________________ _______________________

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____ 24) Lawn and yard work completed, (if applicable). ..........._______________________ _______________________

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____ 25) Garage and carport cleaned including oil stains. ..........._______________________ _______________________

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____ 26) Vehicles and parts of vehicles removed from premises. .._______________________ _______________________

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____ 27) Other:. ........................................................................ ______________________ _______________________

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____ 28) Other:. ........................................................................ ______________________ _______________________

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____ 29) Other:. ........................................................................ ______________________ _______________________

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____ 30) Other:. ........................................................................ _______________________ _______________________

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